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2. How To Conduct A Job Hazard Analysis
HAZARD COMMUNICATION T
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3. WHAT’S AT STAKE Job hazard analysis (JHA) Job safety analysis (JSA)
Thorough work plan
Separate job into simple steps
Identify hazards associated with job
Develop solutions to control hazards
You have an important role to play

4. WHAT’S THE DANGER To you, some hazards might be obvious
But you’ve seen situations others haven’t
A co-worker might learn the hazard the hard way

5. EXAMPLE Man died from injuries sustained falling off a ladder
No safety feet on ladder
Co-worker stabilized the ladder
Ladder started to slide
Fell to the icy surface below
JHA might have identified hazard

6. WHAT’S INVOLVED Conduct a JHA Take a good look at each individual step
Who does what
When they do it
Include all aspects of:
Gathering
Production
Assembly
Packaging
Preparing

7. WHAT’S INVOLVED No step in the process is too small
One employee performs the task
JHA team members observe and note actions
Consider every potential hazard of each step
How to eliminate it

8. WHAT’S INVOLVED You could ask: Is a guard needed?
Where is the power source?
Are other employees in the path of danger?
Is PPE needed?
What type?
Training?

9. Your input into safety issues is essential.
Final Word
Your input into safety issues is essential.
If you’re aware of situations where other workers have had close calls or been injured as a result of hazards they weren’t aware of, ask your supervisor about the possibility of participating in a JHA.